Appeals court rejects Florida case against federal higher education rules
A federal appeals court rejected Florida’s push to throw out federal rules for accreditation agencies for public universities.
Justin Bieber and more join World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS
Justin Bieber will bring his swag to the World Cup’s Super Bowl-style halftime show. He joins fellow headliners Madonna, Shakira and K-pop heavyweights BTS.
Pictures: Epic Universe debuts nighttime finale fireworks show
Guests watch the debut of the first nighttime finale fireworks show at Universal Epic Universe in Orlando, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. With the Helios Grand Hotel as a backdrop, the…
Magic aim to make most of Las Vegas Summer League, find identity under new staff
Magic Summer League coach D.J. Bakker explained what he hopes Orlando gets out of its time in Las Vegas as the team finds its identity.
Orlando fire chief retires after only six months on the job
Jason Revoldt, a 24-year veteran of the agency, was named interim head of the department after the previous chief, Charles Salazar, resigned in October. Mayor Buddy Dyer officially appointed him…
State election workers contradict Stark’s claims as she seeks ballot spot
In a court hearing, state election workers contradicted Rep. Paul Stark's claims as she seeks a spot on the 2026 ballot, telling a judge she did not file the required…
Artemis II astronauts return to Florida for 1st time since historic launch
The quartet of NASA's Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, as well as the Canadian Space Agency's Jeremy Hansen, returned to the launch site Wednesday more than three months…
Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M after jury found Trump sexually abused and defamed her
A federal judge says writer E. Jean Carroll can be paid the $5 million that was set aside after a jury found that President Donald Trump sexually abused her in…
Transgender teen drops out of Irish Dance meet in Orlando
The teen dancer stepped aside after Florida's Attorney General threatened legal action against competition sponsors for allowing a transgender performer in the girl's division.
First look: Epic Universe blasts out new nighttime show
Universal's newest theme park has new end-of-night show with fireworks, fancy lighting and star-powered theming